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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.96, 36,615.58 and 14,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.96, 36,615.58 and 14,534.88 is: 21,819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.96 : 36,615.58 = 14,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.96/36,615.58 = 14,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.96x = 36,615.58 × 14,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.96x = 532,203,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,203,061.43/24,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.68

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